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by Rusty
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can I tell which lights I have
Replies: 8
Views: 1761

Re: How can I tell which lights I have

I had one of my xenons causing a fault earlier in the year and it was deemed to be the ballast.  Mine would ignite first time ok, but I you turned them off then straight back on, the dodgy one wouldn't fire up and the message appeared.  Also, if the lights were on for  1.5 - 2.0 hrs, the lamp would ...
by Rusty
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:10 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Range calculations
Replies: 6
Views: 1181

Range calculations

Where does the E53 OBC get its data from to calculate the remaining range? I ask as I thought my X was being inventive and running on air yesterday. I had driven approx 350 miles since the last fill and thought I would top up so I had a full tank to get home. After brimming it, the computer declared...
by Rusty
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Interior illumination
Replies: 5
Views: 1001

Interior illumination

A simple question regarding the control illuminations for you on the E53 Should the rear passenger heater controls have illumination or not as the kids had quite a 'vocal' challenge trying to see the temp position in the dark last night. Also, should the temp dial on the centre dash vent illuminate ...
by Rusty
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: MPG 3.0D 2002
Replies: 20
Views: 4450

Re: MPG 3.0D 2002

Right then. Over the last 1300 miles, 5 up with the boot laden, cruise control set at 75 on the motorways ( most of the distance ) and driving sensibly, I managed to attain 29 mpg, not quite the obc's 34 but hell, when have they ever been right? The car has the mixed map too. How does that compare t...
by Rusty
Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:25 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: MPG 3.0D 2002
Replies: 20
Views: 4450

Re: MPG 3.0D 2002

Just back from a fortnight in France, so after a re-fill in a few hours I will work out my mpg and post.


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by Rusty
Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Potential new owner-NOW AN OWNER!!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 8120

Re: Potential new owner-NOW AN OWNER!!!!!

Congratulations :)


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by Rusty
Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just joined - hi everyone
Replies: 5
Views: 1205

Re: Just joined - hi everyone

Welcome :)


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by Rusty
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E70 FRONT and rear wiper arms and blades fitted to my E53
Replies: 14
Views: 6787

Re: E70 FRONT and rear wiper arms and blades fitted to my E53

Nice 'n' easy, but a good one mate. Tempted myself now.

Great job


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by Rusty
Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: NOW SOLD - For Sale: Set of 207's for 1 Series
Replies: 27
Views: 5017

Re: For Sale: Set of 207's for 1 Series

[quote="535dboy"] [quote="pvr"] We think about the obvious. In your line of work that does not exist of course  :)) [/quote] No, I have to think outside the box! [/quote] I understood 'Creative Accounting' was an art form, albeit an illegal one ;-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
by Rusty
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: NOW SOLD - For Sale: Set of 207's for 1 Series
Replies: 27
Views: 5017

Re: For Sale: Set of 207's for 1 Series

[quote="Sanj"]
No chance - next buyer (of house) can sort them!  :))
[/quote]
Is that imminent then mate?


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by Rusty
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: E70 X40D now in the collection...
Replies: 48
Views: 11278

Re: E70 X40D now in the collection...

I've got two straight sixes, does that count as 12?


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by Rusty
Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: Protect & Survive
Replies: 6
Views: 1621

Re: Protect & Survive

I too remember the booklet, but god wasn't there a lot to do in that three minute warning we were going to get...... Yes Penny, we were lucky to have made it this far.  Even after all the wars we have been associated with too.  Must be a tough generation, grrrrrrrr!!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapat...
by Rusty
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Expanding/enlarging the tank (LPG).
Replies: 14
Views: 8871

Re: Expanding/enlarging the tank (LPG).

[quote="murf62"] [quote="james8whippy"] I managed to squeeze a 102L donut tank which I can fill to about 87L. Saying that I don't get great mileage though... On average I get around 150-170miles to a full tank. I did see around 250miles ONCE on motorways and driving economically ...
by Rusty
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Had to laugh at Sanj's status
Replies: 19
Views: 2751

Re: Had to laugh at Sanj's status

[quote="AW8"]
Perhaps he's experimenting :)
[/quote]

You call it what you like mate, I think we all know what you mean though....... ;-)


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by Rusty
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:10 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Had to laugh at Sanj's status
Replies: 19
Views: 2751

Re: Had to laugh at Sanj's status

It's not the first time either. 

God knows what he is getting up too ;-)


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